Abigail Brown had a chance to talk with some ladies from New Directions. Lindsey Lamp is the delta coordinator of New Directions and Lori Jones-Perkins is executive director. They talked about an exciting new event called Coaching Boys Into Men. This program hopes to kick start critical conversations in raising boys. Click HERE to listen to the full conversation and HERE to learn more! As always thanks for listening!
WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked to Vicki Leasure of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about their backpack giveaway. She shared details about what items are needed, how to donate and how families can register to receive backpacks for the coming school year. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Morning Thing has been celebrating “Fair Fave 5 Week” all this week.
We wrapped up the week by sharing our favorite memories from the Fair.
Listen HERE to hear what some of the Big Blue Crew members had to say.
We also talked to visitors to our tent at the Fair. They loved rough truck, animal shows, horse races and fun ride. Click HERE to hear more memories from this year’s Knox County Fair.
WNZR, Kokosing, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University Admissions and A+ Autobrokers teamed up to purchase 4 hogs at the Knox County Fair. We will give these away on Saturday night. We start drawing names at 6pm. If your name is drawn, you will have 9 minutes and 9 seconds to claim your prize. Call 392-9090 or be present at the Knox County Fair.
Hog #2 – A 245 pound hog from Ethan Wilson from Howard. The purchase price was $4.25 a pound giving a total price of $1,041.25. Ethan belongs to the East Knox FFA. (WNZR purchased this hog with A+ Autobrokers)
Hog #3 – A 226 pound hog from Dreanna Perry from Centerburg. The purchase price was $4.00 a pound giving a total price of $904. Dreanna’s 4-H Club is Smokin’ Spurs. (WNZR purchased this hog with Kokosing Inc.)
Hog #4 – A 250 pound hog from Cole Starr from Howard. The purchase price was $3.50 a pound giving a total price of $875. Cole is a member of the East Knox FFA. (WNZR purchased this hog with A+ Autobrokers.)
Smithhisler Meats will provide the processing.
The total amount of our hog purchase: $3,856.25
For more details on how to register and win, go to http://wnzr.fm/knox-county-fair.html
This week is special on The Morning Thing. We are honoring the Knox County Fair by featuring YOU and your fair favorites in our Fair Fave 5 week. On Tuesday, we talked about your favorite events and shows!
Click HERE to hear the 2018 Morning Thing Knox County Fair Favorite Events/Shows Montage. You’ll love hearing stories from our amazing 4H Kids!
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Katie Frazier, Branch Manager of Fredericktown’s Interchurch Social Service about the exciting event “Christmas in July”. This event supports the ministry of Interchurch and is a fun event for families.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE for all the details for this year’s event.
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Kelly Lauth, the actress playing Morticia in the MTVarts production of “The Addams Family”.
Click HERE to hear their full conversation.
Kelly is part of a very talented cast that will present 6 shows at the Knox County Memorial Theatre.
Click HERE for more information on the show and to purchase tickets.
For this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5, our staff members shared their favorite memory from this week. Enjoy hearing our “favorite things”!
Every Monday, The Morning Thing’s “Meet the Team” feature shines a spotlight on a local team and some great things happening in our Knox County community.
Today (6/18) we shined the spotlight on Knox County 4H.
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Kayla Jones, Organization Director of the Knox County Farm Bureau. They talked about the new 4H Center and the upcoming 4H Family Fun Day Event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Today on the Morning Thing, Susie Simpson, Knox County Mobility Manager, and Martin McAvory, transit program administrator, talked about the new transit program in Knox county and the services provided. To listen to the full conversation, click 
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